{"id":33808,"date":"2025-10-13T10:30:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=33808"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:30:50","slug":"what-is-an-spf-record","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-an-spf-record-and-why-it-matters-in-dns-for-email\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is an SPF Record and Why It Matters in DNS for Email"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you set up an email for your<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/domains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">domain<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019re building trust between your business and your recipients. A key part of that trust lies in your DNS settings, where the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sender_Policy_Framework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SPF (Sender Policy Framework)<\/strong><\/a> record lives. This<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/knowledge\/understanding-dns-records-and-how-to-check-these\/\">DNS record<\/a><\/strong> tells receiving mail servers which servers are allowed to send emails on your domain\u2019s behalf, helping your messages reach inboxes instead of spam folders.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will help you understand what an SPF record is, why it\u2019s essential for email deliverability, and how to check that it\u2019s set up correctly. By managing this properly, you\u2019ll protect your domain\u2019s reputation, prevent spoofing, and ensure your emails are delivered securely and reliably.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33809\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-\">What&#8217;s an SPF Record?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1\">Why SPF Records Matter for Email Security and Deliverability\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11\">Why Is an SPF Record Important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111\">How Does an SPF Record Work?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111\">What Does an SPF Record Look Like?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111111111\">Common SPF Errors and Fixes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111111111\">Recommended SPF Checker Tools\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111111111111\">How to Add or Edit an SPF Record for Your Domain\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111111111111111\">When to Contact 1-grid Support\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111111111111111111\">FAQs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111111111111111111111111\">Additional Resources\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-\"><strong>What<\/strong>&#8216;s<strong> an SPF Record?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sender_Policy_Framework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sender Policy Framework (SPF)<\/strong><\/a> record is a type of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domain Name System (DNS)<\/a> <\/strong>TXT record that identifies which mail servers are permitted to send email on behalf of your domain. The purpose of this record is to detect and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prevent spammers<\/a> <\/strong>from sending messages with forged \u201cfrom\u201d addresses on your domain.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of SPF as your domain\u2019s <strong>email security gatekeeper,<\/strong> where it checks whether the sender is on the \u201capproved list\u201d before letting messages through. If the sender isn\u2019t listed, the receiving mail server may reject the message or place it in the spam folder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1\"><strong>Why SPF Records Matter for Email Security and Deliverability\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Email is one of the most trusted ways we communicate online, but without proper authentication, it can also be one of the easiest to misuse. The standard email protocol, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Simple_Mail_Transfer_Protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)<\/strong><\/a>, wasn\u2019t built to verify who is truly sending a message. That means, without added protection, anyone could pretend to send an email from your domain, which is a tactic often used in phishing or spoofing attacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where SPF (Sender Policy Framework) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/understanding-dns-records-and-how-to-check-these\/\">records<\/a> <\/strong>come in, making them an important part of<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\">DNS<\/a><\/strong>, and especially critical for your email, particularly when passing through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailchannels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailChannels<\/a> <\/strong>(our outbound firewall), reducing the amount of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=mailchannels&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">errors<\/a> <\/strong>when sending.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-11\"><strong>Why Is an SPF Record Important<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Benefit<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Prevents Email Spoofing<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Stops cybercriminals from sending emails pretending to be from your domain.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Improves Email Deliverability<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ensures legitimate emails land in inboxes, not spam folders.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Protects Brand Reputation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Keep your domain trusted and prevent blacklist entries.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strengthens Email Security<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Works together with<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/spf-and-dkim-records-within-cpanel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DKIM<\/a><\/strong> and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-add-dmarc-record\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMARC<\/a><\/strong> for stronger authentication.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reduces Bounce Rates<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Validates senders, helping servers trust your messages.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-111\"><strong>How Does an SPF Record Work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-when-an-email-is-sent-from-your-domain-the-recipient-s-mail-server-checks-your-spf-record\">When an email is sent from your domain, the recipient\u2019s mail server checks your SPF record.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-mail-server-verifies-if-the-sending-server-is-listed-as-an-authorized-sender\">The mail server verifies if the sending server is listed as an authorised sender.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-if-it-is-the-email-passes-spf-validation-if-not-the-email-may-be-rejected-or-marked-as-spam\">If it is, the email passes SPF validation. If not, the email may be rejected or marked as spam.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> SPF helps <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\"><strong>prevent<\/strong><\/a> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\">email spoofing<\/a> <\/strong>and improves deliverability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111\"><strong>What Does an SPF Record Look Like?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/understanding-dns-records-and-how-to-check-these\/\">records<\/a> <\/strong>are stored as TXT records in your DNS settings.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Example:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><span dir=\"ltr\">v=spf1 a mx include:relay.mailchannels.net ~all<\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP: <\/strong>This is the standard one we recommend.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-11111\">v=spf1 \u2192 Version tag (required)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-include-relay-mailchannels-net-allows-emails-to-pass-through-mailchannels-outbound-firewall\">include:relay.mailchannels.net \u2192 Allows emails to pass through MailChannels (outbound firewall)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111\">~all \u2192 Means \u201cfail all others not listed here\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-1111111\">v=spf1 a mx include:spf.protection.outlook.com ~all (for Microsoft 365 users)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-11111111\">v=spf1 a mx ip4:196.41.x.x include:_spf.1-grid.com ~all (custom setups)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-111111111\"><strong>Common SPF Errors and Fixes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Issue<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>How to Fix<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Too many DNS lookups<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Record exceeds 10 includes.\u00a0<\/td><td>Simplify SPF or use subdomains.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duplicate records<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><td>More than one SPF TXT record.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Merge into one record.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Syntax error<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Missing spaces or symbols.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Validate using SPF checkers.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emails landing in spam<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>SPF is missing or incorrect.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Update and verify SPF alignment.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111111111\"><strong>Recommended SPF Checker Tools\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-11111111111\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com\/spf.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MXToolbox SPF Checker<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-kitterman-spf-validator\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitterman.com\/spf\/getspf3.py?serial=fred12&amp;domain=$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kitterman SPF Validator<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111111111\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNSChecker.org TXT Lookup<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111\"><strong>How to Add or Edit an SPF Record for Your Domain\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Control Panel DNS Zone Editor<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=manage+dns&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easy-to-understand, quick guides<\/a> <\/strong>to help you navigate to your domain\u2019s Zone Editor via your Control Panel with us, but here are some quick general steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-11111111111111\">Log in to your <strong>Customer Zone <\/strong>\/ <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-navigate-to-domains-zone-editor\">Navigate to <strong>Domains<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Zone Editor<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-select-your-domain-and-view-existing-records-a-mx-cname-txt\">Select your domain and view existing records (A, MX, CNAME, TXT).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-click-manage-to-update-your-spf-record\">Click <strong>Manage<\/strong> to update your SPF record.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111111111111\">Click <strong>Save Record<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Remember to allow between <strong>2 to 48 hours<\/strong> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-dns-propagation-and-why-does-it-take-so-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS propagation<\/strong><\/a> to complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111111\"><strong>When to Contact 1-grid Support\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If, after <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=spf&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">updating your SPF record<\/a> <\/strong>and waiting for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-dns-propagation-and-why-does-it-take-so-long\/\">propagation<\/a>, <\/strong>your email still has issues:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-11111111111111111\">Provide your domain name and current record for SPF.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-describe-the-issue-email-failure-with-screenshots-where-possible\">Describe the issue (email failure, with screenshots, where possible).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111111111111111\">Note any recent DNS changes you made.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111\"><strong>FAQs\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Do I need an SPF record for my domain?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-11111111111111111111\">Yes, without it, other mail servers can\u2019t verify that your emails are legitimate, increasing the risk of delivery failure.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I have multiple SPF records?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-111111111111111111111\">No, your domain should have only one SPF record. Multiple records can cause validation errors.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What happens if my SPF record is incorrect?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111111\">Emails might bounce or be marked as spam. Verify your record using an SPF checking tool.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is SPF enough to stop spoofing?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-11111111111111111111111\">SPF helps, but it works best when combined with DKIM and DMARC for complete email authentication.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-111111111111111111111111\"><strong>Additional Resources\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/domains-understanding-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS Explained Video<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Understanding DNS, Its Record Types and How It Works<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/knowledge\/understanding-dns-records-and-how-to-check-these\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Understanding DNS Records, and How to Check These<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-dns-propagation-and-why-does-it-take-so-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS Propagation and Why It Takes So Long<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=spf&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SPF Setup<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-domains-at-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Everything You Need to Know About Domains at 1-grid<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-enable-dkim-and-spf-on-your-mail-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Enable DKIM and SPF on Your Mail Domain<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/why-ssl-the-purpose-of-using-ssl-certificates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Why SSL? The Purpose of Using SSL Certificates<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-update-your-domains-nameservers-at-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Update Your Domain\u2019s Nameservers at 1-grid<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/settings-to-configure-your-1grid-email-accounts-across-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Settings to Configure Your 1-grid Email Accounts Across Devices<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-email-on-android-for-your-1grid-email-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Set Up Email on Android for Your 1-grid Email Accounts<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/setting-up-email-in-outlook-via-windows-control-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Setting Up Email in Outlook via Windows Control Panel<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/troubleshooting-steps-for-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Troubleshooting Steps for Email<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/email-error-messages-what-do-they-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Email Error Messages: What Do They Mean and How to Fix Them<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/top-10-common-email-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top 10 Common Email Issues and How to Resolve Them<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What Is Email Spoofing? How It Works and How to Protect Yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-spot-a-scam-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Spot a Scam Email<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=email+headers&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Email Headers FAQs<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=email&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Email FAQs<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=mailchannels&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MailChannels FAQs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=spamtitan&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SpamTitan FAQs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111111111\"><strong>Need Additional Support?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re Here to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what an SPF Record is, and how to make sure yours is correct for optimal email functionality, doesn\u2019t have to feel technical with this easy-to-understand guide. Stuck? Contact our Support Team for clarity and guidance (<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>). We&#8217;re ready to see how we can help!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you set up an email for your domain, you\u2019re building trust between your business and your recipients. A key part of that trust lies in your DNS settings, where the SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record lives. 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